Sneak Peek: Hot New 29ers

Felt Edict 9

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Felt recently unveiled a 100mm-travel 29er based on the company’s Edict cross-country model. Like the 26-inch-wheel version, the Edict 9 is built around Felt’s FAST suspension platform, which uses a carbon swingarm and flexing stays instead of pivots at the rear dropouts. Felt designers say the system is lighter and stiffer than traditional linkages. It also offers a supple feel early in the shock stroke.

The Edict 9 will be available in three carbon versions topping out at $10,000 for the LTD. Two lower-cost aluminum models start at $2,500.